tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236818078482978377.post5746624127077116949..comments2024-03-10T23:40:49.768-05:00Comments on Bells A Ringing: old cars have a way of knowingSouthern Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04847654788277662652noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236818078482978377.post-7475645405120992022012-01-04T11:45:06.602-06:002012-01-04T11:45:06.602-06:00I'm with you TG - hate auto electrical. some t...I'm with you TG - hate auto electrical. some testing this morning showed the alternator pushing a consistent 14.3 volts under load, which was good news. Plunked a new battery in it. After sitting for over 24 hours and particularly on cold days, it would just barely turn over (but I do give it credit for starting). So, my theory now is that the battery was headed south.<br /><br />HB, having some automotive mechanical knowledge is like a mental disorder frankly. slightest unusual noise, smell or driving response and I'm already trying to mentally diagnose what's wrong.<br />shade tree paranoia.kx59https://www.blogger.com/profile/04145047517803465867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236818078482978377.post-85086905446681101902012-01-04T08:56:22.718-06:002012-01-04T08:56:22.718-06:00I hope it's the regulator. That is fairly che...I hope it's the regulator. That is fairly cheap and inexpensive. Unfortunately, these things like to go in bunches- could be the battery, wires, or alternator. Or any combination of the four.<br /><br />I hate Automotive electronics.That Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07134214171521657699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236818078482978377.post-510066786783096162012-01-03T20:28:42.346-06:002012-01-03T20:28:42.346-06:00Your poor jilted jalopy!
But at least you pay a...Your poor jilted jalopy! <br /><br />But at least you pay attention to things like flickering inconsistencies and jumpy gauges. Some people wait until they're stranded and then say, 'Oh yeah ...it's been acting funny ...oh, for about a month now!' Sheesh!HossBosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13444735851486747330noreply@blogger.com